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National Grid seeks Ofgem approval for £4.5bn transmission upgrade package

National Grid has submitted a package of proposals to Ofgem that could unlock around £4.5 billion of investment in the transmission network.

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Davenham Switchgear to build new global manufacturing site in Nottingham, UK

Davenham Switchgear is set to open a new 100,000 sqft global manufacturing site in Nottingham. 

UK’s power grid failing to keep pace with development, risking growth

Britain’s electricity infrastructure is failing to keep pace with development, according to a new study from Savills Earth. 

National Grid invests in major connection for UK’s largest EV battery factory

National Grid has officially begun a multi-million pound electrical engineering project that will help bring power to the UK’s biggest EV battery factory. 

UK Government vows to make building nuclear easier, as it rips up planning rules

The UK Government has announced plans to scrap archaic regulations governing nuclear power in England and Wales.

How to avoid electrical hazards with reliable neutral earthing

Mike Torbitt, Managing Director of Cressall, explains the importance of reliable neutral earthing and how to achieve it.

UK projected to miss revised 2030 clean power targets by 32 GW

The UK Government is forecast to miss its recently revised clean power targets for offshore wind, onshore wind, and solar PV by a combined 32GW.

Government announces new rules to accelerate infrastructure projects

The Government has announced plans to streamline the construction of major infrastructure across Britain, including nuclear plants and wind farms. 

UK Power Networks installs world’s first ‘smart’ substation

The UK’s first ‘smart’ electricity substation has been installed in Kent, forming part of a plan to dynamically manage power flow and unlock capacity.

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